Sunset Park pool bid winner selected for renovation
Public Service Director Richard Goeck announced Midwestern Pools of Miamisburg had the lowest bid at 597 558 for Sunset Park pool renovation. SK Construction Co 892 000 and J R Mason Inc 698 300 were the other bids. engineer estimate 585 000. City Commission must accept before work can start. plans include a 165 by 75 foot pool and a new bathhouse. 51 contractors were contacted, 17 took plans. Construction could begin after approval.
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Miamisburg
Sunset Park Swimming Pool
Public Service
Richard Goeck
SK Construction Co
J.R. Mason Inc
Dublin
Goecke
Welfare director fears impact of class action suit
Butler County Welfare Director Wilma Ruth warned commissioners that a class action suit in the Ohio Supreme Court could devastate the local welfare department. She said retroactive pay claims from 4,000 statewide workers could multiply to 75 in Butler County if authorized, risking layoffs and department closure. The board also approved 850 for a feasibility study’s county share on a countywide computerized criminal justice system.
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Hamilton
Butler County
Wilma Ruth
Butler County Commissioners
Ohio Supreme Court
Ruth
Franklin County Welfare Department
Arthur F. Reiff
Gall defends himself in Boone County murder trial
Eugene Gall, 32, of Hillsboro Ohio, defends himself in his murder trial in Boone County Circuit Court amid testimony from prosecutors and witnesses. Gall won permission from Judge Sam Neace to continue his defense on Tuesday night as he argues over details of the case and his role.
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Boone County
Gall
Hillsboro
Ohio
Sam Neace
Bond set for Peggy Black in fatal arson case
Peggy Lynn Black, 31, released on $10,000 bond after being charged with aggravated arson in a Sunday fire that killed Ricky Joe Kelly, 19, of Carlisle. Montgomery County grand jury to review further charges. possible involuntary manslaughter allegations discussed. case tied to 1039 Orchard Hill Drive incident and 8712 Dayton-Oxford Road residence. coroner awaiting police findings.
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Miamisburg
Peggy Lynn Black
Ricky Joe Kelly
Carlisle
R.L. Emmons
Kelly
Dayton-Oxford Road
Emmons
Montery County
Coroner's Office
Arrest powers urged for housing project guards
Governor James A. Rhodes proposed legislation to grant arrest powers to security guards at housing projects to protect the elderly. He noted current guards have limited authority while crime concentrates at those sites. Rhodes outlined the administration’s senior citizen program during a speech to the Ohio Federation of Republican Women.
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Columbus, Ohe
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Ohio Federation of Republican Women
Trains Movement Persists in Middletown as Rail Tie-Up Persists
Trains continue to move in Middletown and local businesses report no immediate impact from the nationwide rail worker strike. Major manufacturers Sorg Paper Co Diamond International Corp and Armco note some shipments and stockpiles, with no curtailments yet. An Armco spokesman warns effects could worsen if the walkout lasts beyond a week.
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Middletown
Sorg Paper Co
Diamond International Corp
Armco
Shirt honors CB handles of 30 truckers in Monroe
Lois King of Monroe is paying over 100 for a $144 custom shirt that displays the handles of more than 30 truckers and related names. Dingy’s World of Shirts is imprinting the piece, with co owner Harriet Lawhorn aiming to add ten more handles.
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Mrs. King
Monroe
Dingy’s Orld of Shirts
Harriet
Lawhorn
DAV bingo license hearing set for October 15
Ohio attorney general's office will conduct an administrative hearing on Chapter 131 of the Disabled American Veterans renewal of its bingo license. Hearing rescheduled from yesterday to October 15 after a prior extension and restraining order.
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DAV
Hamilton
Ohio
James D. Ruppert
Trenton-Franklin Road
Lodge
Butler County Common Pleas
Arthur J Fiehrer
Attorney General's Office
Attorney General
Common Pleas Court
United Way drive to open in Middletown with 500 volunteers
The Middletown Area United Way begins its sixth campaign at 7 30 am tomorrow at the Manchester Inn with nearly 500 volunteers from 10 divisions. The goal is 998 000, a 5 1/2 percent rise over last year. Sam Dalton chairs the effort and says most campaigns rise at least 7 percent. VIP waiters serving breakfast include agency presidents and political incumbents.
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Middletown Area
United Way
Manchester Inn
Sam Dalton
Dalton
United Way Pledges Acknowledged With VIP Pins
Very important people pledge to support United Way programs and receive VIP pins during United Way month. Frank Myers and Sue Harris will make remarks. Mrs Harris, longtime board and campaign leader, directed the 1976 drive over the top. Dalton and Robert Davies chair the meeting where the United Way song debuts. First report meeting set for October 4.
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United Way
Frank Myers
Sue Harris
Fire reports and injuries across city addresses
A series of emergency calls recorded from today with multiple incidents at various addresses. Victims include Miriam Morningstar 21 ill admitted. Margaret Roberts 10 fell treated. Ann Purvis 8 fell treated and released. Mildred Worrell 53 chest pains admitted to coronary care in fair condition. George Fowles 54 chest to coronary care unit in fair condition. Mark Gilbert 31 fell while cutting down a tree admitted in fair. James Armbruster 12 fell in a locker room admitted in fair. one fire at Nelbar Street with no damage.
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Block Nelbar Street
N. Breiel Blvd
Mildred Worrell
Wicklow Lane
George Fowles
Lamberton St
Ag Aera
Burbank Ave
Mark Gilbert
Camden-West Elkton Road
Manchester Middle School
James Armbruster
Longford Drive
Power lines recommended for Ford plant in Clermont County
The Ohio Power Siting Commission staff recommends approval of two major power lines to serve the Ford Motor Co plant under construction in Clermont County. The Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co would install the lines to feed the facility.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Power Siting Commission
Ford Motor Co
Clermont County
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co
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Ity
City Commission
Miamisburg Company
Girl
Burlington
Eugene Gall
Will Zevely
John Berger
Lisa Jansen
Cincinnati
Walton
John Akers
Seay
Peace
Akers
Carey
Pols Een
Ted Pollard
Journal
Lois King
Ohio 63
Ruppert
United Way Drive
Country Flower Store
Webs
Epeti
Vanderveer
Miriam Morningstar
Fairmount Ave
Margaret Roberts
Ronald Drive
Ann Purvis
Whitman Drive
Fell
Williams
Monroe Monroe Pharmacy
Thomas Heing
Monroe Center
Jims Archery
Britton Lane
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